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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 381.28 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 381.28 and 211.11 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 381.28 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/381.28 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 381.28 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 80,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,490.06/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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